A. It shall be unlawful for a person to own, harbor, keep or exhibit on any private or public property in the City any wild animal of a species that in its natural life is dangerous or ferocious. Such animals, though they may be trained and domesticated, remain a danger to others, and include:
1. Wolves, foxes, coyotes, dingoes, and other members of the nondomestic canine families.
2. Lions, pumas, panthers, mountain lions, wild cats, and other members of the nondomestic feline families.
3. All bears (ursidae), including grizzly bears, black bears, brown bears, etc.
4. Raccoons (procynnidae), including eastern raccoon, desert raccoon, ring tailed cat, etc.
5. Primates (hominidae), including all nonhuman great apes other than qualified service animals.
6. Skunks.
7. Bats.
8. Nonindigenous poisonous snakes.
9. Alligators, crocodiles, caimans, or poisonous lizards.
10. Venomous fish and piranha.
B. This section shall not apply to Municipal zoos and aquarium facilities, veterinary facilities, or individuals or organizations holding a State of New Mexico regulated permit. (Ord. 2012-10, 11-13-2012)